A multi-vehicle crash has completely blocked part of a busy Glasgow motorway.

Emergency services have rushed to the scene after the incident occurred at around 5.10pm this afternoon.

Traffic has begun to build up behind the collision.

The M8 Westbound at Junction 2, Claylands has been blocked, with traffic previously using the hard shoulder to get by.

It is not yet known if there are any injuries.

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